Fire Safety Watch Manager - Lead & Develop Inspectors

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an ambitious and motivated Watch Manager to join our Fire Safety Team. This permanent role combines operational leadership with a structured apprenticeship programme aimed at achieving nationally recognised fire safety qualifications.

You will lead a team of Fire Safety Inspectors, foster a high-performance culture, and oversee inspections, audits and enforcement activities in line with legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of experienced Fire Safety Inspectors.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage team performance, wellbeing and development.
• Support the delivery of risk-based fire safety activities across the Service area.
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality inspections, audits and enforcement activities in line with relevant legislation and Service standards.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake and successfully complete a Fire Safety apprenticeship programme, achieving the required professional qualifications and competence standards.

Job description

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an ambitious and motivated Watch Manager to join our Fire Safety Team. This permanent role combines operational leadership with a structured apprenticeship programme aimed at achieving nationally recognised fire safety qualifications.

You will lead a team of Fire Safety Inspectors, foster a high-performance culture, and oversee inspections, audits and enforcement activities in line with legislation and standards.